Want a V-Twin

[Elysium]

Well I've decided I want a v-twin to replace the CB900 I currently ride. At this stage I'm weighing up between a Honda VTR1000 or Suzuki SV1000 to replace my current ride. I haven't decided if I want to do a trade-in at a dealer towards a bike or to sell my bike on Trademe and find a bike I like and buy it.

Now since both bikes I'm looking at aint being made anymore I will most likely be looking at used bikes. Now I wouldn't mind some advise on what to look for when looking and trying out these bikes as my knowlege on V-Twins is poor. I have had one test ride on a VTR but wasn't long enough to get a real feel of th bike and at this stage there is no dealer here in Palmy that stock SV1000 so I haven't had the chance to ride one yet.

Cheers.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Well I've decided I want a v-twin to replace the CB900 I currently ride. At this stage I'm weighing up between a Honda VTR1000 or Suzuki SV1000 to replace my current ride. I haven't decided if I want to do a trade-in at a dealer towards a bike or to sell my bike on Trademe and find a bike I like and buy it.

Now since both bikes I'm looking at aint being made anymore I will most likely be looking at used bikes. Now I wouldn't some advise on what to look for when looking and trying out these bikes as my knowlege on V-Twins is poor.

Cheers.

We still have Black or Blue new SV1000's at $11995.00 + orc mate!

[saul]

Well I've decided I want a v-twin to replace the CB900 I currently ride. At this stage I'm weighing up between a Honda VTR1000 or Suzuki SV1000 to replace my current ride. I haven't decided if I want to do a trade-in at a dealer towards a bike or to sell my bike on Trademe and find a bike I like and buy it.

Now since both bikes I'm looking at aint being made anymore I will most likely be looking at used bikes. Now I wouldn't some advise on what to look for when looking and trying out these bikes as my knowlege on V-Twins is poor.

Cheers.

That would be a big list mate.

Could put the Aprillia into that mix and the TLs as well.

I have had two 97 Tl1000s and loved them both, in fact I was fortunate enough to get a ride on one again last Thursday and though it felt quite long the power delivery was yummyyyyyyyyy

[AllanB]

Traitor.
May the rear cyliner of your new V-twin launch itself up ya butt.

But seriously - SV's are still to be found new and NZ is a small country.

Trademe is a bit sad looking for bikes at the moment - there appears to be lots of people desperate to get rid of their rides. Pricing is weird - from wayyyy tooo cheap to very high.

See what you'll get as a trade, on the bright side with new bikes going up so much in price there is a big hole for $10-12k bikes in the dealers, so trades may improve.

As per usual both as good bikes, ride both and take your pick. Search here also as there is a very good post asking your question with lots of honest answers.

[AllanB]

Found it - heres all ya need to read.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ghlight=sv1000

Also try this one
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ghlight=sv1000


plus a search on KB for SV1000 finds discussions on tyres etc.

[Elysium]

Traitor.
May the rear cyliner of your new V-twin launch itself up ya butt.

But seriously - SV's are still to be found new and NZ is a small country.

Trademe is a bit sad looking for bikes at the moment - there appears to be lots of people desperate to get rid of their rides. Pricing is weird - from wayyyy tooo cheap to very high.

That's the thought I had when browsing Trademe, though not many CB900s on there for some reason, and saw a couple of decent year SV1000 going cheap with Yoshi pipes etc... and wondered why they are so cheap?

Traitor.
May the rear cyliner of your new V-twin launch itself up ya butt.

Don't get me wrong, nothing wrong with the Hornet. Hasn't given me any grief whats so ever but just decided I wanted a V-Twin now.

[Morcs]

Theres a black TL1000S on trademe for 9k at the moment. Its mint, black, 10k on the clock, and has a hyperpro rear shock and steering dampener.
at 9k far better value than the very average VTR and SV.

[limbimtimwim]

++ On the Aprilias.

They are good times, if a little feral.

How much $$s do you want to spend? The new Harley XR1200 is an excellent motorcycle if you want to think outside the square a bit. The KTM SuperDuke may also be worth considering, though I didn't like it much.

[Elysium]

My dollar range is around $9000 max. Kinda depends how much I get for my bike if I sell it on Trademe or trade it up. I had my bike valued at around $7000 as a trade-in by City Honda but seem to be selling high on Trademe at the moment.

On the TL"Widowmaker" I think I'll skip those as I read up on their history and way too much power then I need.

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

If you decide on the VTR, get one later than a 02, as it has the bigger tank, better suspesion and a few otther bits and pieces. I personally found the VTR way more comfortable than the SV... others will say that the SV is more comfortable... only you can tell with your riding style position and height and how the bikes are set up...

[Dealer]

I would recommend the SV1000 over the VTR1000.
Having ridden both, the SV was more comfortable by far. And fuel injected.
I know of 2 guys who went from VTR's to Hornets, not sure why you would want to go the other way.
But at the end of the day it's personal choice, test ride them both, preferably back to back.

[Winston001]

I'm no expert but like V-twins too. Not too hard at $9000 to find a good bike which will make you happy.

Personally I like Ducati and suggest you look at an ST4 or ST2. Eg http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-172551940.htm They are not difficult or expensive to maintain and widely enough owned that mechanics are familiar with them.

The Aprilias and SuperDukes are certainly desirable but much rarer and thus experienced mechanics harder to find. Buell are nice too.

[SARGE]

Well I've decided I want a v-twin to replace the CB900 I currently ride. At this stage I'm weighing up between a Honda VTR1000 or Suzuki SV1000 to replace my current ride. I haven't decided if I want to do a trade-in at a dealer towards a bike or to sell my bike on Trademe and find a bike I like and buy it.


Cheers.

either bike is a brilliant Vtwin.. i personally would chuck your old one on Tardme.. dealers prolly arent paying much on trades right now.. plus you walk into the dealer with a better bargaining position.. they are most likely strapped for cash and need to roll some folding through the bank.


go in with cash man..

[AllanB]

Don't get me wrong, nothing wrong with the Hornet. Hasn't given me any grief whats so ever but just decided I wanted a V-Twin now.

It's that sound eh?

One think I was surprised at on the SV, and I'll be interested in your comment after testing one as a direct comparison with the Hornet. I was surprised at how much I needed to rev it, given its a 'big-twin'. I'd expected to be able to short shift and lug it around a bit but found under 4k pretty uninspiring. Give the engine a bit of head and they respond with ticket inducing enthusiasm. I wonder if a tooth down on the front sprocket is a common mod?

[banditrider]

Well I've decided I want a v-twin to replace the CB900 I currently ride. At this stage I'm weighing up between a Honda VTR1000 or Suzuki SV1000 to replace my current ride. I haven't decided if I want to do a trade-in at a dealer towards a bike or to sell my bike on Trademe and find a bike I like and buy it.

Catch up with me on the Friday night ride dude.